Director of Communications

Summary

Join Moms First, a national nonprofit fighting for America’s moms, as their Director of Communications! Reporting to the CEO, you will develop and execute the organization's communications strategy, driving press relations and media engagement. You will empower the CEO and other spokespeople, crafting compelling narratives and messaging. This leadership role requires 8+ years of experience in communications and media relations, with at least 4 years in a leadership position. Exceptional writing skills and experience supporting high-level executives are essential. Moms First offers a competitive compensation package including generous PTO, multiple medical insurance plans, vision, dental, 401(k) with match, hybrid work, virtual days, paid parental leave, and more.

Requirements

• 8+ years of communications and/or media relations experience on a political or advocacy campaign, at a public relations agency, a consumer brand, or a mission-driven organization with at least 4 years in a leadership role
• Exceptional writing skills honed in a fast-paced, start up environment
• Strong track record of landing stories in the press that meet the moment
• Experience supporting high level executives in managing their various communications needs, from briefings, to talking points, to speeches and beyond
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities and adapt them as priorities shift, and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated experience setting and managing against ambitious communications goals
• Reputation for building alignment and inspiring a culture of collaboration; desire to learn and grow
• Innovative spirit and willingness to try new things, pivot, and learn from mistakes
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative, organization, and attention to detail
• Team player who relishes a good “roll up your sleeves” moment; brings a flexible, creative, and analytical approach to problem solving
• Passionate about storytelling across channels and savvy about social media
• Committed to the mission of finishing the fight for women’s equality and the values of diversity, equity and inclusion

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Mom First communications strategy, positioning Moms First and its spokespeople as the leading voice for moms
• Drive all press, public relations and media relations to secure high-impact press for the organization and its CEO
• Empower CEO and other organizational spokespeople to ace all external engagements, including media interviews and speaking opportunities with thorough, up-to-date briefing documents
• Own development of core messaging and routinely draft a broad range of materials and content including press releases, talking points, speeches, op-eds, testimonies, and reports, conducting research where necessary
• Create compelling narratives to center moms, what they need, and the value of investing in them in the national conversation and elevate the stories of moms into the organization’s content and thought leadership
• Lead communications to support Moms First programmatic initiatives, including the National Business Coalition for Child Care (NBCC) and Paidleave.ai
• Collaborate across digital, social, and all external channels to ensure aligned messaging
• Hire and manage external PR agencies, writers, and other contractors as needed to expand our capability and reach
• Manage the Communication Manager and Social Media Manager

Benefits

• Generous PTO
• 3 medical insurance plans
• Vision
• Dental
• 401(k) with match
• Hybrid work
• Virtual days
• Paid parental leave
• Medical flexible spending plans
• Life insurance
• Short and long term disability